Health Department Bridge River Indian Band

Bridge River Indian Band

The Health Department has a few components; administration of Health Canada programs, public Health Information, medical transport, and Ama Swa7 Home and Community Care.

Health Department

Fay Michell is the Health Coordinator for the Bridge River Indian Band. Her role includes a variety of different aspects in the Administration of Health for the Xwisten community; from assisting medical travel & accommodations, to developing and organization various Community Health Workshops: Diabetes, School Health Fairs, Canada Prenatal Nutrition Program, Heart & Stroke for Adults and Youth.

Fay is to ensure the Bridge River Community is informed on health issues, Administer Health Canada programs, and all financial reporting required.

PH: 250-256-7423 ext. 227 FX: 250-256-2443

Fay Michell—Health Coordinator

Mission Statement:

The Ama Swa7 HCC will provide service to anyone in the community who has a physical, emotional, mental or social need for assistance, in order to continue living independently in their own community. Service needs will be addressed in a fair and consistent manner. Service will be provided as needed to enhance the individual and the family’s independence.

The program is designed to serve on reserve residents only; covers all essential services; acute & chronic care. It must follow the policies and procedures as determined by Health Canada.

Admission to the program is based on assessment of needs, and referrals can be by anyone-family, physician, or Social Worker etc.

Ama Swa7: Home and Community Care

Bridge River On-Reserve Members:

Allow 3-5 days to process.

Must have a Referral from a local physician. M.D; get confirmation that you have attended the appointment.

Dental health referrals must provide 2 weeks processing; all dental referral must be approved prior to departure.

250-256-7423 ext. 227 FX: 250-256-2443

Medical Transportation: Special Requirements

Mary St. Denis is a Registered Nurse and coordinates the Ama Swa7 Home and Community Care program on the Bridge River Reserve. Mary is currently updating the P/P handbook at this time.

Mary also oversees the staff within the program; the registered nurse and certified home support workers.

PH: 250-256-7423 ext. 234 FX: 250-256-2443

Mary St.Dennis—Ama Swa7 Coordinator